Health, Safety & Environment
Exploration & Production , Legislation , Health, Safety & Environment
California Seeks Strict New Limits on Oil Drilling
If finalized, the new oil drilling rules unveiled by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Oct. 21 would be the most stringent of any state in the nation, topping Colorado’s setback requirement approved last year.
Restructurings , People , Infrastructure , Health, Safety & Environment , Acquisitions & Divestitures , Mergers , Joint Ventures , Midstream , Pipelines
Q&A: Significant Midstream Consolidation on the Way
New Sidley partner Trent Bridges shares his thoughts on the strategic outlook for midstream companies, pipeline contracts, M&A, renewable fuels, capital markets and regulations.
DUG Bakken and Rockies , Exploration & Production , Legislation , Health, Safety & Environment , Shale Plays
Why You Shouldn’t Count Colorado Oil and Gas Out
With a rigorous regulatory and environmental framework, here’s why oil and gas producers in the Centennial State have a key role to play in the “clean energy future,” according to Dan Haley, CEO of the Colorado Oil and Gas Association.
Health, Safety & Environment , Emissions , Digital Oilfield
ABB's New Data Analytics Tool Improves Plant Uptime, Tackles Emission Compliance
The new solution pre-empts plant failure and helps achieve emissions compliance, improving plant uptime and process safety.
Field Development , Discoveries , International , Health, Safety & Environment
EU To Seek Ban on Oil, Gas Exploration in the Arctic
The European Commission proposal reflects the EU's efforts to boost its role on the global stage, though it has limited influence in the Arctic.
Investment , Health, Safety & Environment , Emissions
US $500 Million Joint Venture Aims to Curb Climate Change with Forest Investments
The JV with Oak Hill Advisors, called Bluesource Sustainable Forests Co., aims to purchase and more sustainably manage more than one million acres of forests in North America.
Health, Safety & Environment , Energy Transition , ESG
Navigating the Oil & Gas Industry's Energy Transition
Panelists at the recent Baker Institute’s 2021 Annual Energy Summit offer advice for clients seeking guidance during the uncertain transition period in the energy industry.
Infrastructure , Health, Safety & Environment , Construction , Pipelines
Pennsylvania Charges Energy Transfer with Environmental Crimes
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro charged Energy Transfer with several counts of environmental crimes that Shapiro says occurred during the Marine East pipeline expansion.
Exploration & Production , Health, Safety & Environment
UK Regulator Rejects Shell’s Plans to Develop North Sea Field
It was unclear on what grounds the British regulator refused to approve the environmental statement for the development by Shell of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
Legislation , Infrastructure , Health, Safety & Environment , Transactions
US Senate Confirms Biden Pick to Lead Bureau of Land Management
The U.S. Senate voted on Sept. 30 to confirm Montana conservationist Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.